remix

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verb

re·​mix (ˈ)rē-ˈmiks How to pronounce remix (audio)
remixed; remixing; remixes

transitive verb

: to mix again

remix

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noun

re·​mix ˈrē-ˌmiks How to pronounce remix (audio)
: a variant of an original recording (as of a song) made by rearranging or adding to the original

Examples of remix in a Sentence

Noun dance remixes of rock songs
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Verb
The Scottish rock band Primal Scream had given one of their songs to a young DJ named Andrew Weatherall to remix, but considered his first attempt too close to the original. Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024 The crew also is working with local Ansonia Records to remix music from their catalog archive for a new compilation. Jessica Lipsky, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
Noun
Remember the Storm King Brat remix album listening party? Quispe López, Them, 25 Oct. 2024 The film arrived alongside a remix album, Never Say Never: The Remixes, which featured appearances from fellow stars including Usher, Miley Cyrus and Chris Brown. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for remix 

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1662, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of remix was in 1662

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“Remix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remix. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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